Applying by post or courier

Application checklist

The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.

See: Document checklist 886 (77KB PDF file)

Application information

This information helps you with the requirements for certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, and more.
See: Additional information for your application

Application forms

The table below details the forms required for this application.

Who completes this form	Form
Applicant	Form 1276 Application for general skilled migration to Australia (922KB PDF file) See also: Addendum to Form 1276 – Application for general skilled migration to Australia ( 28KB PDF file) Note: Complete Part J of Form 1276 if you are seeking nomination from a State or Territory government or if you are seeking eligible relative sponsorship Form 47A Details of Child or Other Dependent Family Member Aged 18 Years or Over (248KB PDF file) Note: Form 47A must be completed for each dependent relative aged 18 years or over, migrating or not.
Eligible Relative Sponsor	Form 1277 Application for sponsorship under general skilled migration (306KB PDF file)
Nominating State/Territory Government	Form 1100 State/Territory government nomination will be provided directly to the nominating State or Territory government.

Note: If you choose to lodge a paper application form, your eligible relative sponsor must also complete a paper form.

Important: Applicants who provide false or misleading information may either have their applications refused, or their visa to remain in Australia cancelled.

How and where to lodge an application

Lodgement method	Address
Post	Department of Immigration and Citizenship GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Courier	Department of Immigration and Citizenship 4th Floor, 55 Currie Street Adelaide SA 5000 Australia

After you lodge your application

Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you lodge your application